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Fullerton, CA → Washington, DC · Cross-country move

Movers from Fullerton to Washington

About 2,693 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,570–$14,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 846 carriers on the Fullerton side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 2,693 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,570–$14,2302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,693 miles (2,282 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
846 (361 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Fullerton

Moving from Fullerton to Washington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,693 road miles, heading east from California to District of Columbia.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $9,570 to $14,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Fullerton side there are 846 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (361 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Washington.

Fullerton has a population of about 138,675 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 6,411 in Fullerton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Fullerton to Washington

Full-service estimate for 2,693 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,830 $4,670 $5,690
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,740 $7,000 $8,540
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,570 $11,670 $14,230
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,310 $18,670 $22,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,050 $25,670 $31,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,670–$5,180

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,420–$5,030

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,570–$14,230

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fullerton (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296394
MC
1045263
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91744 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 309-3931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
282762
MC
208837
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (323) 728-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 846 movers in Fullerton

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fullerton to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,830 to $5,690 for a studio, $5,740 to $8,540 for a one-bedroom, $9,570 to $14,230 for a two-bedroom, $15,310 to $22,770 for a three-bedroom and $21,050 to $31,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Fullerton?

About 2,693 road miles (2,282 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into District of Columbia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fullerton to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,670 to $5,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,420 to $5,030. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fullerton–Washington corridor.